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| Shabazz Muhammad: Class of 2012 |
Written by: Prospect-Central
With the NBA lockout in full effect, there's no better way (besides the NCAA) to get your basketball fix than watching the best high school hoopers in the country tear it up on the courts. These ballers are truly the future of the game and they have yet to scratch the surface on the type of players they can become. With so many elite basketball players in the high school ranks, the 2011-12 season should be one for the ages. The major determining factors in putting these squads together was the players projected season statistics and their local, regional and state honors from last season. The future potential of players played a small role as well as the overall success their team might have during the up coming season.
These pre-season awards are made up of 1st, 2nd and 3rd team All-American's with ten honorable mentions for each high school class. There is also one All-American team made up of the best players in the country regardless of class. If that wasn't enough, there is a Player of the Year for each class as well. Like any pre-season list however, there will be some players deserving of a selection, but left off none the less. It comes down to simple math really. Too many elite players....not enough spots available....certain players will be snubbed. At the bottom of this page, you can click for the freshmen, sophomore and junior All-American teams. Without further a due, here is the 2011-12 pre-season All-American's.
ALL-AMERICANS
KYLE ANDERSON pg/sf / 6'7'' 210 / St. Anthony / Fairview, NJ / UCLA / Sr.
Muti-Dimensional / Basketball IQ / Skill Set / Handle
WEAKNESS
Athleticism / Consistent Jumper / Defensive Intensity
SHABAZZ MUHAMMAD sg/sf / 6'6'' 215 / Bishop Gorman / Las, Vegas, NV / Undeclared / Sr.
Impact Player / Jumpshot / Athleticism / Mentality
WEAKNESS
Too Left Hand Dominant / Sharing the Basketball
JABARI PARKER sf / 6'8'' 220 / Simeon Academy / Chicago, IL / Undeclared / Jr.
Skill Set / Scoring Ability / Passing / Rebounding / Size
WEAKNESS
Defense vs. Quicker Opponent / Lateral Quickness
JULIUS RANDLE pf / 6'9'' 230 / Prestonwood Christian / Dallas, TX / Undeclared / Jr.
Athleticism / Attack Mode / Skill Set / Strength / Size
WEAKNESS
Lackadaisical at Times / Inconsistent Jumpshot
MITCH McGARY pf / 6'10'' 240 / Brewster Academy / Chesterton, IN / Michigan Sr.
Motor / Rebounding / Handle / Jumper / Athleticism
WEAKNESS
Poor Decision Making at Times / Post Play Arsenal
SENIOR 1ST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS
KYLE ANDERSON pg/sf / 6'7'' 210 / St. Anthony / Fairview, NJ / UCLA
Muti-Dimensional / Basketball IQ / Skill Set / Handle
WEAKNESS
Athleticism / Consistent Jumper / Defensive Intensity
MARCUS SMART sg / 6'3'' 200 / Marcus / Flower Mound, TX / Oklahoma State
Toughness / Strength / Work Ethic / Intangibles
WEAKNESS
Ball Handling Under Pressure / 3 Point Range
SHABAZZ MUHAMMAD sg/sf / 6'6'' 215 / Bishop Gorman / Las Vegas, NV / Undeclared
Impact Player / Jumpshot / Athleticism / Mentality
WEAKNESS
Too Left Hand Dominant / Sharing the Basketball
ANTHONY BENNETT pf / 6'8'' 230 / Findlay Prep / Brampton, Ont., CAN / Undeclared
Athleticism / Jumpshot / Rebounding / Strength
WEAKNESS
Defensive Intensity / Low Block Arsenal
MITCH McGARY pf / 6'10'' 240 / Brewster Academy / Chesterton, IN / Michigan
Motor / Rebounding / Handle / Jumper / Athleticism
WEAKNESS
Poor Decision Making at Times / Post Play Arsenal
SENIOR 2nd TEAM ALL-AMERICANS
ARCHIE GOODWIN sg / 6'5'' 180 / Sylvan Hills / Little Rock, AR / Kentucky
Athleticism / Attack Mode / Defensive Aggression
WEAKNESS
Consistent 3 Point Accuracy / Overall Strength
RASHEED SULAIMON sg / 6'3'' 175 / Strake Jesuit College Prep / Houston, TX / Duke
3 Point Range / Scoring Instincts / Solid Work Ethic
WEAKNESS
Ball Handling Under Pressure / Overall Strength
PERRY ELLIS pf / 6'8'' 220 / Wichita Heights / Wichita, KS / Kansas
Offensive Aggression / Mid-Range Game / Skill Set
WEAKNESS
Defensive Awareness / Ball Handling Under Pressure
BRANDON ASHLEY pf / 6'8'' 220 / Findlay Prep / Oakland, CA / Arizona
Athleticism / Shot Blocking / Hands / Length / Touch
WEAKNESS
Physicality on Offense & Defense / Footwork
ISAIAH AUSTIN pf/c / 7'0'' 210 / Grace Prep / Arlington, TX / Baylor
3 Point Range / Shot Blocking / Skill Set / Length
WEAKNESS
Inconsistent Production / Strength / Physicality
SENIOR 3rd TEAM ALL-AMERICANS
RODNEY PURVIS sg / 6'4'' 185 / Upper Room Christian / Raleigh, NC / N.C. State
Athleticism / Vision / Handle / Finishing at the Rim
WEAKNESS
Inconsistent Jumper / Rebounding / Forcing the Issue
GARY HARRIS sg / 6'5'' 195 / Hamilton Southeastern / Indianapolis, IN / Michigan State
3 Point Range / Athleticism / Defensive Intensity
WEAKNESS
Ball Handling Under Pressure / Overall Strength
JUSTIN ANDERSON sf / 6'5'' 215 / Montrose Christian / Montross, VA / Virginia
Athleticism / Defensive Intensity / Overall Strength
WEAKNESS
Poor Shot Selection at Times / Inconsistent Jumpshot
CAMERON RIDLEY c / 6'10'' 245 / Bush High School / Fort Bend, TX / Texas
Post Presence / Rebounding / Soft Hands / Length
WEAKNESS
Elite Athleticism / Lateral Quickness / Conditioning
STEVEN ADAMS c / 7'0'' 240 / Notre Dame Prep / Wellington, New Zealand / Pittsburgh
Athleticism / Skill Set / Shot Blocking / Soft Hands
WEAKNESS
Inconsistent Jumpshot / Decision Making
SENIOR of the YEAR SHABAZZ MUHAMMAD
CLICK JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
CLICK SOPHOMORE ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
CLICK FRESHMEN ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
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